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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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